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URL: | http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama /1975/32-5A-350.htm |
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Title: | 32-5A-350 |
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Body: | Section 32-5A-350 Definitions; prohibited activities; fines; exceptions. (a) For purposes of this article, the following words have the following meanings: (1) WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE. A handheld cellular telephone, a text-messaging device, a personal digital assistant, a stand alone computer, or any other similar wireless device that is readily removable from a vehicle and is used to write, send, or read text or data through manual input. The term "wireless telecommunication device" does not include a device which is voice-operated and which allows the user to send or receive a text-based communication without the use of either hand except to activate or deactivate a feature or function. (2) WRITE, SEND, OR READ A TEXT-BASED COMMUNICATION. Using a wireless telecommunication device to manually communicate with any person using text-based communication, including, but not limited to, communications referred to as a text message, instant message, or electronic mail. The term does not include reading, selecting, or entering a telephone number or name in a cell or wireless telephone or communication device for the purpose of making a telephone call. (b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a public road, street, or highway in Alabama while using a wireless telecommunication device to write, send, or read a text-based communication. (c) A person who violates subsection (b) is subject to fines as follows: (1) Twenty-five dollars ($25) for a first violation. (2) Fifty dollars ($50) for a second violation. (3) Seventy-five dollars ($75) for a third or subsequent violation. (d) Law enforcement officers enforcing this section may treat a violation of this section as the primary or sole reason for issuing a citation to a driver. (e) The following uses of wireless communication devices shall not be subject to the restrictions in this section: (1) An individual using a wireless communication device to obtain emergency services including, but not limited to, an emergency call to a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency services agency or entity. (2) An individual using a wireless communication device while the motor vehicle is parked on the shoulder of the highway, road, or street. (3) An individual using a wireless communication device as a global positioning or navigation system to receive driving directions which has been pre-programmed with the desired coordinates. The programming of coordinates while operating a vehicle remains a violation of this section. (Act 2012-291, p. 585, ยง1.) |